HR & People Operations Lead
At a glance
Senior People Operations & HRIS role at Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. Hauppauge · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $114,000–$157,500 across the United States.
Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run hiring from candidate sourcing through interviews and onboarding, while shaping approaches that support retention
- Build HR policies, employee handbooks and performance review processes for the organization
- Coordinate payroll and oversee compensation, benefits and HR compliance
- Set up employee engagement, learning, development and wellness programs
- Track HR measures, prepare reports and advise leaders and teams on people matters
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or another related field
- At least five years of progressive HR work, with recruiting, performance management and compensation experience
- Working knowledge of HR law and compliance, plus experience putting HRIS or ATS systems in place
- Clear communication, strong people skills and the confidence to resolve workplace conflicts
Who this fits
This senior, hands-on role suits someone who can work independently in a changing environment and partner with both leadership and teams. The job is onsite in Hauppauge, New York.
From the employer
iRocket is on a rapid growth trajectory. To support that growth sustainably, we’re looking for a passionate HR & People Operations Lead to build and scale HR systems, drive talent initiatives, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.
The Role
- Lead full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and retention strategies
- Develop people operations policies, handbooks, performance management systems
- Administer compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and HR compliance
- Promote employee engagement, training, development, and wellness programs
- Oversee HR metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision making
- Serve as trusted HR business partner to leadership and teams
- Ensure legal compliance and audit readiness (labor laws, OSHA, EEO)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience (startup or engineering environment preferred)
- Hands-on experience with recruiting, performance management, compensation
- Strong understanding of HR laws, compliance, and best practices
- Experience implementing HR systems (HRIS, ATS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and confidence in resolving conflicts
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources